This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards Guides and Remendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)Committee. Designation:F1250-20 An American National Standard INTERNATIONAL Standard Specification for Stationary Upright and Recumbent Exercise Bicycles and Upper and Total Body Ergometers' This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1250;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or in the case of revision the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon (s)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. INTRODUCTION The goal of this specification is to promote proper design and manufacturing practices for stationary upright and recumbent exercise bicycles and ergometers.Through these specifications this specifi- cation aims to assist designers and manufacturers in reducing the possibility of injury when these products are used in accordance with the operational instructions. The equipment user must recognize however that a standard alone will not necessarily prevent injuries.Like other physical activities exercise involving this equipment involves the risk of injury particularly if the equipment is used improperly or is not properly main...